Gambling Age in Canada

The legal gambling age in Canada is 18 or 19, depending on the province or territory. Canada offers diverse gambling options, including casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and online gambling.

You Must Be 18 or 19 to Gamble in Canada

In Canada, the minimum gambling age is:

• 18 years old: In Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec, individuals can participate in all gambling activities, including casinos, lotteries, and sports betting, at 18.
• 19 years old: In British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, the legal gambling age is 19 for all activities.

Canada’s gambling options include major land-based casinos, such as Casino de Montréal in Québec and Casino Niagara in Ontario, as well as provincial lottery games and sports betting platforms like Proline and PlayNow.

For more information on gambling regulations, visit your provincial authority, such as Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) or Loto-Québec.

Other South American Countries

• Gambling Age in Argentina
• Gambling Age in Bolivia
• Gambling Age in Brazil
• Gambling Age in Chile
• Gambling Age in Colombia
• Gambling Age in Ecuador
• Gambling Age in Guyana
• Gambling Age in Paraguay
• Gambling Age in Peru
• Gambling Age in Suriname
• Gambling Age in Uruguay
• Gambling Age in Venezuela